Portfolio

Selected Work

Recent celebrations and commissions, designed, styled and finished entirely by hand.

Custom wedding welcome sign styled with roses at an outdoor ceremony — Garden Wedding Welcome

Wedding reception tablescape with gold chargers and green napkins — Reception Tablescape

Illuminated telephone booth audio guestbook with floral installation — Audio Guestbook Booth

Row of white calla lily centerpieces designed in studio — Calla Centerpieces

White and gold three tier resin dessert stand on marble — Gilded Dessert Stand

Personalized crystal candle wedding favor in gift box with ribbon — Personalized Favors

Draped entry archway in ivory and olive fabric with gold lanterns — Draped Entry Archway

Henna night tablescape with gold lanterns, gilded dishes and a custom resin tray — Henna Night Tablescape

Grey and gold resin serving tray with personalized calligraphy and crushed crystal edge — Personalized Resin Tray

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Styled bridal suite designed by The Curated Occasion

The Studio

Two Designers. One Standard.

The Curated Occasion is a woman-owned studio led by Bridgette Santiago and Theresa Gonzalez, two Columbus designers who started by creating custom pieces and styling celebrations for family and close friends. Word traveled, and the studio grew around one idea: every detail should feel considered.

We design the room, and the details guests take home.

Based in Columbus and serving Central Ohio, with custom pieces crafted in our studio for clients wherever they celebrate.

Meet the Founders

Kind Words

From Our Clients

"The tray is more beautiful than I could have imagined. It's the centerpiece of every dinner party. Guests ask about it before they ask about the food."

Alexandra M. · Custom Serving Tray

"We commissioned a chess set for my father's retirement. He calls it the finest gift he's ever received. Truly heirloom quality."

Daniel R. · Heirloom Chess Set

"My wedding florals preserved forever in the most elegant piece. I cried when I opened the box. The packaging alone felt like a gift."

Sophia T. · Bridal Keepsake

How It Works

From First Call to Final Detail

Tell Us

Share your date, occasion and vision in a two-minute planner. We reply personally within 1 to 2 business days.

Consult

A no-obligation conversation about your venue, palette, guest count and budget. We listen first.

Design & Create

A tailored concept, priced clearly. Then everything is built, personalized and finished by hand in our studio.

Deliver

We install and style on site, then quietly take it all away. Custom pieces arrive beautifully packaged.

Good to Know

Questions We Hear Often

How far in advance should we book?

For full event design, 3 to 6 months ahead is ideal, and peak wedding and henna season dates go first. The audio guestbook books one event per date, so reserve as soon as your date is set. Custom pieces typically need 4 to 6 weeks; rush timelines are sometimes possible, just ask.

Where do you work?

We're based in Columbus and serve Central Ohio for event design and rentals. Travel beyond that is available on request. Favors, gift boxes and resin pieces are made in our studio and can be delivered or shipped.

Is the consultation free?

Yes. Every project starts with a no-obligation conversation. Share your budget range in the planner and we'll design to it.

Is setup and teardown included?

Yes. For events and rentals, we deliver, install and style on site, then collect everything after your celebration.

How does the audio guestbook work?

Guests pick up the receiver, hear your greeting, and leave a message in their own voice. After the event we edit the recordings and send you a keepsake audio album.

How do deposits and payment work?

A deposit reserves your date or begins your custom piece, with the balance due before the event or before delivery. Exact terms are outlined in your proposal.

Every Occasion, Curated to Perfection

Start With What You're Planning

Weddings & Events

Audio Guestbook & Rentals

Favors, Gifts & Heirlooms

A Grand Welcome

What We Create

Event Design & Styling

Florals & Centerpieces

Signage & Stationery

Audio Guestbook Rental

Favors & Gift Boxes

The Resin Atelier

Henna Nights

The Chess Collection